Shipping Container Homes: An Easier Way of Life?

Blog   |   by Taraneh Arhamsadr   |   April 27, 2015

Learn more about what's driving the latest "tiny" home craze.

Recycle/Recraft/Re-fashion Your Clothing

Blog   |   by Kim   |   February 18, 2009

Etsy Goes Beyond Online Sales to Support Local Economies

Blog   |   by Krislyn Placide   |   October 24, 2012

Many of us know Etsy as a crafting and vintage sale website. But the Brooklyn-based company also supports entrepreneurs and communities directly.

Celebrate Independence: Find the Local Love

Blog   |   by Terra Wellington   |   July 3, 2012

Grassroots businesses are all about a sense of place and sharing. Isn’t this how it used to be? Or maybe, how we’d like it to be.

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Product

Blog   |   by Dave Evans   |   June 9, 2016

There are a few key things you can look for to give you a better idea of what kind of company you are supporting with your wallet.

Have More, Waste Less, and Build Community with a Library of Things

Blog   |   by Gene Homicki   |   July 18, 2018

Through a growing "libraries" movement, people can gain access to power tools, musical instruments, and just about any other product.

Six Ways to Make Sure Your Wedding Has a Positive Impact

Blog   |   by Caitlin Frauton   |   March 16, 2016

Looking for some ways to have an eco-friendly wedding? Caitlin Frauton from DIY Wedding Mentor shares six tips to help you throw a meaningful celebration that positively impacts the environment and your community.

What Can a Satire from the 1950s Tell Us About Holiday Commercialism?

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   December 10, 2014

Did a holiday short story from 1956 predict today's rampant commercialism?

Making Responsible Business a Reality: An Interview with Etsy’s Matt Stinchcomb

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   April 17, 2013

Stinchcomb talks about his efforts to make the company — and business overall — more ecologically, socially, and economically responsible.

Avoiding the Trap of Holiday Consumerism

Blog   |   by Isaiah Johnson   |   December 7, 2018

New Dream Youth Fellow Isaiah Johnson details the true costs of holiday consumerism and outlines five things you can do to avoid its traps.